Tag Archives: Irish writers

The Black Orchestra

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently read The Bird Watcher by JJ Toner and I enjoyed it immensely. I loved the way he portrayed the reactions of the residents of an Irish village to a stranger who settles amongst them during The Emergency (as … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2013 | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

St Patrick’s Day Stories

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s St Patrick’s Day. What do you think of when you think of the Irish? One of the first things that usually comes to mind is that they are reputed to have the gift of the gab. Where I live … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2013 | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

If You’re Irish Come Into the Parlour…

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

…draw up a chair to the fire and lose yourself in a book. You don’t really want green beer and overcrowded pubs today, do you? Take a break from the festivities and enjoy some Irish culture. Even if you’re not Irish, in honour of St Patrick’s … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2011 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment